Toxins can enter your home in many ways—off-gassing from carpet, upholstery, and painted walls; out-gassing from cleaning products; chemicals used in hobbies; secondhand smoke; and more. The best way to remove these toxins is with plants, specifically, air-purifying houseplants. These houseplants can absorb some of the harmful toxins and chemicals in your home, helping to improve indoor air quality.
The following houseplants are some of the best for purifying the air in your home:
Aloe vera – Aloe vera is a succulent that is known for its healing properties. It can also help to remove formaldehyde and benzene from the air.
Bamboo palm – The bamboo palm is a tropical plant that can grow up to 10 feet tall. It is very efficient at removing formaldehyde from the air.
Boston fern – Boston ferns are great for purifying the air and they also help to increase humidity.
Snake plant – Snake plants are one of the most effective air-purifying plants. They can remove a range of toxins, including formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, and benzene.
Spider plant – Spider plants are very easy to care for and they are great at removing a range of toxins from the air, including carbon monoxide and xylene.